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Concise Biography & Facts About
President James Knox Polk
Eleventh President - James Knox Polk
Lifespan - 1795 - 1849
Place of Birth - November 2, 1795 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Term as President - 1845-1849
Political Party - Democrat
Vice President / Vice Presidents - George M. Dallas
Religion - Methodist
Education - University of North
Carolina
James Knox Polk, Military Experience - Mexican War
Name of Wife - James Knox Polk was married to Sarah Childress Polk
Career of James Knox Polk -
Politician, Statesman
Member of Tennessee House of Representatives, 1823-25
Member of U.S. House of Representatives, 1825-39
Speaker of the House, 1835-39
Governor of Tennessee, 1839-41
Place of Death - James Knox Polk June 15, 1849 in Nashville, Tennessee
Major events in the
biography of President
James Knox Polk
Mexican War begins and ends. Acquired California from
Mexico.
3 states admitted.
Facts and History in the biography of President
James Knox Polk
James Knox Polk was a workaholic who
worked long hours. In 1825, he was elected to the House
of Representatives and became
Jackson's floor leader in the fight against the Bank. In 1835, he
became Speaker of the House. In 1839 he was elected
governor of Tennessee. His
term as President was 1845-1849.
Polk achieved his four major objectives - the acquisition of
California, the settlement of the Oregon question, the reduction
of the tariff, and the establishment of the independent treasury.
He also enlarged the Monroe Doctrine. Presidential Facts and Trivia about President James Knox Polk
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Description of President
James Knox Polk -
Height 5 feet 8 inches
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He suffered from
the following illnesses : cholera
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He owned slaves
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Polk was the first president in office to have his photo taken in
1849
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Died shortly after leaving office.
It is believed that Polk worked so hard whilst President that he weakened himself physically
and died as a result
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Age
at Inauguration - 49 years old
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Age
at Death - 53 years old
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Presidential Facts and Trivia about James Knox Polk
President Coin or President Dollar Bill
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Presidential Money. The United States has placed likenesses of the Presidents on many types of coins and currency.
James Knox Polk has not appeared on US currency.
President
James Knox Polk and the Constitution of the US (17th September,1787)
Information and Facts about any President of America is incomplete without
explaining his role and his power in the government of the country. We have
therefore included this section regarding the US Constitution. Under the U.S.
Constitution the president is the head of state, the commander in chief of the armed forces and is also the chief executive of the federal government.
Facts about
Eligibility
Article 2, Section 1, of the U.S. Constitution sets the requirements to hold
office.
Facts
about Term of Office
Following election he, and the Vice President, shall hold his office during the term of four
years. ( The twenty-second amendment, which started with the inauguration of Dwight Eisenhower,
limits the this to two terms)
President's
Executive Oath of Office
"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."
United States Constitution, Article II, Section 1, Clause 8
Facts about Main Presidential Duties
and power
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Commander-in-chief of the armed forces of the United States
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In times of war or national emergency to manage the national economy and protect the security of the United
States
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Nomination of the heads of all executive departments and agencies (Subject to Senate confirmation)
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Preparing the budget of the United States, although the Congress must approve it.
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Presidential legislative powers - The status of the country and his legislative proposals for the upcoming year are given in the annual State of the Union Address.
Facts
about Presidential judicial power
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Appointing important public officials such as ambassadors, other public ministers and consuls and judges of the Supreme Court.
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Granting reprieves and pardons to anyone convicted of breaking a federal law — except in a case of impeachment.
Facts
about Presidential power in foreign affairs
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Federal official primarily responsible for the relations of the United States with foreign nations.
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To make treaties and appoint ambassadors, ministers, and consuls (provided two thirds of the Senators present concur).
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To receive foreign ambassadors and other public officials.
The
US Constitution and all of the President's duties have been conducted by
Presidents, including James Knox Polk,
since 1787. For more facts, information, trivia and a biography of each
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